Show airs Aug 28th from East Rutherford, NJ
Global rap icons Eminem and Snoop Dogg will transform the 2022 VMAs stage for a first of its kind performance of “From the D 2 The LBC” inspired by the world of the Otherside metaverse. MTV has partnered with Yuga Labs to bring this creative to life. The 2022 VMAs air live from Prudential Center on Sunday, August 28th at 8 pm ET/PT.
Eminem and Snoop Dogg are up for “Best Hip Hop” with “From The D 2 The LBC,” the first collaboration between the hip hop megastars in over 20 years.
Eminem will perform for the first time in 12 years, last performing “Not Afraid” and “Love the Way You Lie” in 2010. The 60x nominated superstar is the second most nominated artist in VMAs history, trailing only Madonna with 69. He has won 13x, making him one of the top five artists with the most wins. He recently released his second greatest hits album, Curtain Call 2.
Snoop Dogg will perform for the first time on the VMAs stage in 17 years, last performing with Diddy and the Notorious B.I.G. in 2005. The 13x nominee has won 3x including his first year nominated for “Best Rap Video” (1994) with “Doggy Dogg World.”
LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow are set to anchor the 2022 VMAs, introducing the night’s biggest moments and star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners.
Anitta, Blackpink, J Balvin, Jack Harlow, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid, Nicki Minaj, Panic! At The Disco and Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the can’t-miss performers set to take the iconic MTV stage. Kane Brown makes his VMAs debut as he takes the the Toyota Stage. Bad Bunny will give an exclusive “made for VMAs” performance from the show’s first-ever live remote from Yankee Stadium.
LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow are set to anchor the 2022 VMAs, introducing the night’s biggest moments and star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners.
Anitta, Blackpink, J Balvin, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid, Nicki Minaj and Panic! At The Disco are among the can’t-miss performers set to take the iconic MTV stage. Additional names to be announced soon.
Global superstar Nicki Minaj will also perform live for the first time since 2018 and receive the prestigious Video Vanguard Award.
Red Hot Chili Peppers will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at the 2022 VMAs.
Harlow, Doja Cat and Harry Styles lead the nominations with eight each. Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X follow with seven apiece. Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd closely behind with five apiece. Noms for social categories “Group of the Year” and “Song of Summer” to be announced soon.
